BGSU offers telephone service in residence hall rooms upon request.  The service may be ordered online using a credit card.  Residents have the opportunity to purchase the service at the academic year level or single semester level. 



Included in the service are:

• Analog dialtone in the specified room.
• A dedicated number in the 419-372 BGSU exchange for direct incoming calls and outbound callerID.
• Local calling to BGSU expanded calling area.
• Single voicemail box for messaging of unanswered incoming calls.
• System support of the above items.


Telephones, cords, etc., are not provided and are the responsibility of the student to provide and maintain.
 


To obtain residence hall telephone service:

1. Complete the service order form. You will have the option to print a receipt upon completion of the order.
2. A TSC service incident will be created and you will receive an email message that includes the Incident #.
3. The service will be activated in approximately 3-5 days.  Once activated, a form will be left at the residence hall location informing the requestor of the service activation and their phone number.
4. You will also receive an email to inform them that the incident has been completed/resolved.
5. Each student may then connect their phone and establish their voicemail.


Cancellation Policy: 

The charges for student telephone service are non-refundable.  Once the request for telephone service has been completed and the credit charge has been processed, no refunds will be made.